Marketplace Events announced its top must-see features and high-profile talent that will be at the upcoming BC Home + Garden Show, happening February 8-11, 2024 at BC Place Stadium. The Show returns next month with locally- and nationally-recognized industry professionals who have an incredible depth of experience and expertise to help Lower Mainlanders jumpstart any home and garden project this new year, big or small.
Learn about the top attractions Vancouverites won’t want to miss at this year’s Show:
Meet The Experts
Celebrity talent takes the stage
Get expert advice from industry pros for every home project on The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun. See HGTV Canada’s real estate and renovation specialist Scott McGillivray. Scott will be appearing on The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun on Saturday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Megan Golightly presented by My House Design/Build/Team, founder and professional organizer extraordinaire of Simplified, will also be sharing her top tips and tricks for tackling spring organizing on The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun: Saturday, February 10 at 4:30 pm and Sunday, February 11 at 1 pm.
She will be joined by other must-see presenters including renovation experts Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team and Adam Weir, a renovation specialist known for his appearance on HGTV Canada’s Island of Bryan. Check out the full schedule for The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun here.
Local chefs share culinary secrets
Gather at The Cooking Stage presented by Food Network Canada for seminars and live demos from the city’s most respected chefs including Bruno Feldeisen, French chef, restaurateur and TV personality, Giuseppe Cortinovis a local pizza chef, Tommy Shorthouse, executive chef of Fanny Bay Oysters, Chef Craig Sung, executive chef Listel Hotel & Forage Restaurant, Chef Behshad Zolnasr, executive chef of C | Prime Modern Italian & Steak and others. Vancouver’s top culinary artisans will be bringing all their trade secrets to the stage covering hot dining topics and trends. View the full schedule for The Cooking Stage, presented by Food Network Canada here.
Garden tips 101
Learn from the Lower Mainland’s top gardening gurus at the Vancouver Sun Gardener’s School. With daily seminars from local experts including Brian Minter, Erin Berkyto, Carissa Kasper, and many others, on topics ranging from 2024 trends to garden design tips and everything in between. Beginners and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to let their plant knowledge flourish and grow!
Leisure Lifestyle
Recreational living
Explore the innovative concept of small-scale vacationing with BC’s own Hewing Haus. Take a tour of Hewing Haus‘ 700 sq ft unit, featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom. This compact yet spacious design includes a full kitchen, a custom fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows, all crafted for sustainability and efficiency. The outdoor space is thoughtfully designed to offer all the essential functionalities with an added touch of enjoyment, making it an ideal vacation home for a small family.
Pizza, pizza, pizza
Ever wished for a pizza oven outdoors? Now, it’s possible. Visit the Show’s first-ever Pizza Pop-up Shop, presented by Ooni and Kerrisdale Lumber Home and experience firsthand the excellence of an Ooni pizza oven, crafted by Canada’s top pizza chef. Ooni pizza ovens reach temperatures of up to 500°C, allowing you to cook incredible pizzas in just 60 seconds. Don’t miss the chance to savour the difference and bring the joy of outdoor pizza to every Vancouverite.
Get Gardening
Garden Retail Market, presented by Art’s Nursery
Spring means just one thing, it’s time to get gardening. Learn to master the art of outdoor plants at Garden Market presented by Art’s Nursery. Experts from the local nursery can share advice on what works best in all types of gardens, whether it’s south-facing, receives minimal sun or only has a tiny patch of grass. Showgoers can also shop from a selection of annuals, seeds, buds and luscious greens to bring home and kickstart a grand and glorious garden.
Landscaped Luxuries
Discover down-to-earth inspiration from local master gardeners and horticulturists at Landscaped Luxuries. Its feature gardens will provide ideas for every green space. Experience gardens crafted by the best in the business including Indoor Outdoor Guy, Second Generation Landscaping, Quant Landscaping and Dajue Art Garden Center. From landscape design and space planning to horticulture and alfresco vision, explore it all and those yard dreams will soon be a garden oasis.
Ask A Gardener, presented by Vancouver Master Gardeners
Showgoers can get all their questions answered at Ask a Gardener, where top local landscape and nursery experts are ready to assist. Gain valuable insights and leave with the knowledge to create the ultimate backyard sanctuary.
Paradise Pots, presented by West Coast Gardens
Looking for inspiration for tropical planters? Visit Paradise Pots, presented by West Coast Gardens, and explore a variety of planters featuring unique landscaping styles. Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for a favourite planter and get a chance to win exciting prizes.
Home Improvement
Learn how to power the home with clean power
There’s so much to learn when it comes to powering a home, business or vehicle with clean power. The BC Hydro Learning Centre is an interactive and educational booth where Showgoers will be shown how to incorporate clean power into any home and how to save money along the way, all while helping create a better future for the community.
Decor to freshen things up
Don’t forget to dress up your walls with one-of-a-kind canvases and prints to photographs from local artists including Donna Giraud Fine – this looks like its in a lighter font than the rest of the text. And can we change it to: Find one-of-a-kind canvases, prints and photographs from local artists including Donna Giraud Fine Art, The Painted Chicken and Theresa Eaton Art at M(ART)ket. Showgoers will be able to browse and shop for unique pieces. The Got Craft Pop-up Market will also be back at the Show and showcasing local, independent craft and design, makers and small shops with a wide array of local items. Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics, clothing, artisan food and drink, paper goods, and more, from Vancouver’s top emerging artisans at this eclectic pop-up.
The BC Home + Garden Show runs from Thursday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 11 at 5:00 p.m. at BC Place Stadium. Stay tuned for the final schedule for The Sleep Country Main Stage, presented by HGTV Canada and the Vancouver Sun, slated for release in the coming weeks. For more information, or to buy tickets online, visit bchomeandgardenshow.com.